Can you have mastitis without fever?
My breast feels a bit red and swollen, and I'm feeling generally rundown, but I don't have a fever. Is it possible to develop mastitis without having a fever?
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4 months ago
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Yes, you can absolutely have mastitis with just local pain and swelling but no fever. Don't ignore it, see a doctor.
4 months ago
Yes, I had severe breast tenderness and redness but my temperature never crossed normal. It was still diagnosed as mastitis. Warm water fermentation helped me a lot, but I still needed the doctor's prescription.
4 months ago
Indeed, sometimes the infection is localized, so the body doesn't produce a fever. Along with your doctor's medicine, gentle breathing exercises can help you stay calm and manage the discomfort.
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4 months ago
I was reading about this on a parenting forum, and many moms said they had a clogged duct that became infected without ever running a fever. It seems fever only hits when the infection spreads more, so early checking is best.
4 months ago
Actually, you can have a blocked duct turning into mastitis without any fever, yaar. I had this painful red lump but my temperature was totally normal. Don't wait for a fever, just go show your gynecologist.